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Re:A Turkish physicist wrote research papers in prison by valuearb on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @03:44PM (#16277385)
Why?
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Re:A Turkish physicist wrote research papers in prison by wu-ikkyu on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @05:29PM (#16278126)
The terrorist's defining weapon is the propagation of irrational fear. When you broadcast their propaganda you become their weapon.
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Re:A Turkish physicist wrote research papers in prison by valuearb on Saturday February 03, 2018 @04:44PM (#16299851)
No, when you take away your citizens freedoms and liberties you become their weapon.
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Re:A Turkish physicist wrote research papers in prison by wu-ikkyu on Thursday February 08, 2018 @05:59PM (#16336344)
The politician who takes away freedoms is more like the accomplice.

It's like when a robber points a gun (fear based propaganda) at your head, and while you stand there paralyzed with fear their friend (the scheming politician) empties your pockets.

The media station which airs the fear based propaganda receives more views and profits, and the politcian that harangues on that fear gets more votes and power.

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